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10 Caverns & Caves in Western Australia That You Shouldn't Miss
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
Restaurants in Western Australia
1. Jewel Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,487 reviews
Jewel Cave is Western Australia's largest show cave and is home to one of the longest straw stalactites in any tourist cave in Australia. Your guide will take you on an incredible journey through several large caverns featuring colossal formations and dazzling cave crystal. The site features a cafe, interpretative and retail facilities. Located on Caves Road, 38 kilometres south of Margaret River and 12 kilometres north of Augusta.
Reviewed By KathySNSW
Recommend a tour of Jewel Cave while in the Augusta/Margaret River Area. Interesting and beautiful formations and guide Richard was very informative with both his geology and knowledge of the cave and it's history. Tour went for an hour, there were a few hundred steps but no rush. Group limited to 30 people. Ours was much less than that. Recomnended
2. Giants Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 116 reviews
Medium Level Adventure Cave. Self-guided. You are provided with a briefing, a torch and a helmet as you descend into the deepest cave in the area. There is no electric lighting and along the way you climb vertical ladders, scramble over rocks and in some places, walk on the cave floor. Not as decorated as some of the other caves but also has some stunning cave formations. FOR OPENING HOURS OUTSIDE HOLIDAY AND PEAK SEASONS please contact CALGARDUP CAVE 97577422
Reviewed By AngusD127 - Perth, Australia
The Giants Cave is the best cave experience on the SW Capes - it has a bit of everything for the person who likes to take themselves on a self-guided tour, explore a deep, long, dark cave, scramble a bit, climb some ladders and see a variety of formations. Whilst it doesn't have a huge array of brightly lit shawls, and massive columns like other nearby caves, it does have a much more 'authentic' caving experience for the more self-aware, observant, physically fit person. Some highlights are: walking along the bed of a stream at the bottom of the cave, the magnificent Ballroom, the tight squeezes, the complete darkness and silence.
3. Lake Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,759 reviews
Lake Cave is a stunning crystal wonderland; the only cave in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge with a permanent lake. The water acts as a mirror, reflecting the myriad of delicate crystal straws above. The cave is renowned for the ‘Suspended Table’ – a massive calcite decoration, weighing several tonnes, that hangs from the ceiling and almost touches the surface of the lake. The precinct features an interpretative centre, retail and cafe facilities. Located 20 kilometres south of Margaret River.
Reviewed By RussellP284 - Margaret River, Australia
Awesome experience must do whilst in Margaret river, informative guides .Amazing lighting make the most of the cave decorations mother nature at its natural best .Also a good work out lots of stairs .
4. Ngilgi Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 955 reviews
Explore the ancient wonders of Ngilgi Cave! The Cave is warm in winter and cool in summer. Ngilgi Cave is located just off Caves Road, a short distance north of Yallingup, beneath the limestone ridge which forms Cape Naturaliste. The fascinating association with a rich Aboriginal legend describing the battle between a good spirit (Ngilgi) and an evil spirit (Wolgine) gives Ngilgi Cave its name. Explore the cave and experience stunning stalactite, stalagmite, helictite and shawl formations. Visit an interpretive area detailing Ngilgi Cave's interesting history. A cafe, playground, barbecue facilities and walk trails make Ngilgi Cave a fun place to visit for the entire family.
Reviewed By russellw907 - Canberra, Australia
We have done adventure caving in other parts of Australia but this was our best tour so far. Thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable guide Reuben we had an awesome time scrambling, climbing, crawling and squeezing our way to the ancient river bed and back in the course of almost three hours underground. Thanks also to Shea and Gemma for finding Hilary and Neil so that the tour could go ahead (otherwise we were short on numbers). Thanks to Hilary and Neil for agreeing to take the extended tour. We had a great time!
5. Mammoth Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,043 reviews
Mammoth is an impressive, gothic-like cave that could easily be described as the perfect home for a caveman. Tours are self-guided with an audio headset and begin via an elevated boardwalk through towering karri forest. As you journey through the spectacular formations lookout for the carefully lit animal bones and fossils and listen to the stories about extinct animals. Wildflowers are abundant around the precinct from September to November. Located 18km south of Margaret River.
Reviewed By dkr1969 - Maylands, Australia
As you listen to the recording of the self guided tour you will see the magnificence of what nature can produce. This cave network is just a marvel to observe and take your time on the walk back as the bush is also full of beauty that is also included on the recording. Just a hint, for all caves tours, take a light jacket as even on a warm day inside the cave will buy a lot cooler.
6. Calgardup Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
National Park Information Centre and Calgardup Cave. Natural Caving experience, self guided with provided safety briefing, torches and helmets. Seasonal water flow in cave. Easy Boardwalks, stairs with railings and interpretive signage.
Reviewed By 586mias
Soo cool to go into the caves by ourselves and there was noone else there either. The staff that greeted us and gave us helmets and flash lights were awesome and great great knowledge of everything going on in and around the caves!
7. Mimbi Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By isabellek905
Amazing insight into local Aboriginal country and great guides (Andy and Harrison). We had a discussion first followed by a tour of the caves.
8. Jingamia Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 972kayel
Took my 4 Grandaughters there for a visit in the school holidays a great adventure for them, the wonderful rock formations to view, great walk trail around the cave also seating available
9. Cocklebiddy Cave
10. Mulka's Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By mjail5
The Humps & Mulka's Cave is a 15-20 min drive away from Wave Rock. We were there from 6.30-8.15am and there was not a soul in sight. Make sure you read the Information Board for some interesting information on the paintings or rather hand stencils. Just a very small cave and after your eyes have adjusted to the darkness, you can easily make out the handprints as there are 452 of them. The colours are more difficult to see but my camera captured them well. There should be a sign at the top of the cave exit to tell people to proceed no further as we initially thought that the Kalari Trail starts there.
